DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE
1.
Unique identification code of the product-type: Independence™
2.
Intended use / uses: Water-shedding element on walls, ceilings, soffits, and pitched roofs and as a protective covering to
the wall structure, ceiling structure or roof deck from weathering elements such as rain, snow, ice, windborne dust, UV
radiation and other matters. The bitumen shingles are designed for inclined roofing on roof slopes greater than 9,5º.
Low-slope applications (9,5º to 18,5º) require additional underlayment. Roof surfaces are not accessible without
protection and security assessment. The product is not assessed for slipperiness.
3.
Manufacturer: CertainTeed Corporation
20 Moores Road
Malvern PA 19355 USA
4.
Authorized representative: not relevant
5.
System/s of AVCP: 4
6a. Harmonized standard: not relevant
Notified body/ies: not relevant
6b. European Assessment Document: 220020-00-0402
European Technical Assessment: ETA 16/0029
Technical Assessment Body: Technický a skúšobný ústav stavebný, n. o.
Notified Body/ies: not relevant
7.
Declared performance:
Essential characteristics
Reaction to fire
External fire performance
Content and/or release of dangerous substances
Water permeability of the roof covering
− Mass of bitumen
Geometric properties
o Width
o Height
o Straightness
o Squareness
Durability of water permeability (of the roof covering):
o Flow resistance at elevated temperature
o Adhesion of mineral granules and flakes of slate
o Water absorption
Performance
Class F
Class FROOF
The product does not
contain/release dangerous
substances specified in TR 034
2
960 ± 150 g/m
(<1300 g/m²)
−
915  3 mm
306  3 mm
-2,0 < e < 2,0
d<2
 2 mm
 2,5 g
 2%
CertainTeed Roofing
20 Moores Road • Malvern, PA • 19355 • USA • Tel: (610) 893-5000 • www.certainteed.com
Essential characteristics
Resistance to blistering (freeze/thaw resistance)
Packaging
Performance
No surface defects or cracks
Underside surfacing shall be such
that the shingles may be removed
individually from their packaging
without being damaged.
Free of visible defects.
Mechanical resistance:
o Tensile strength (width)
o Tensile strength (height)
o Nail shank tear resistance
Durability of mechanical resistance
– Resistance to UV radiation
o Tensile strength (in the direction of the shingle height)
o Tensile strength (in the direction of the shingle width)
o Nail shank tear resistance
– Resistance to heat aging
o Flow resistance at elevated temperature
o Adhesion of mineral granules and flakes of slate
o Tensile strength (in the direction of the shingle height)
o Tensile strength (in the direction of the shingle width)
o Nail shank tear resistance
8.
 400 N/50 mm
 400 N/50 mm
 100 N
No cracking or fissuring
 400 N/50 mm
 400 N/50 mm
 100 N
 2 mm
 2,5 g
 400 N/50 mm
 400 N/50 mm
 100 N
Appropriate Technical Documentation and/or Specific Technical Documentation: not relevant
Signed for and on behalf of the manufacturer by: Kermit Stahl, Director
At: Malvern, PA
Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: 25 April 2016
Independence
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CertainTeed Roofing
20 Moores Road • Malvern, PA • 19355 • USA • Tel: (610) 893-5000 • www.certainteed.com